GRE Word List

RIDDLE

a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum

The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.

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creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
fermentto undergo fermentation
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord